International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 visually-hidden Marion Indiana

Marion Indiana

on loop for suspension (marked “100” for “Rudolf Wächtler & lange)

The book contains a Feldpost letter

the other with a blue ribbon in a gilt metal frame

598th Bomb Sqdn

International. An Order of Malta, Reduced Sized Cross in Gold, c.1750 visually-hidden Marion Indiana(Souverner Ritter und Hospitalorden vom heiligen Johannes von Jerusalem von Rhodos und von Malta). In Gold and white enamels, a Maltese cross with a Fleur de lis in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large hollow crown featuring delicate filigree work, measures 24. 2 mm (w) x 42. 2 mm (h), weighs 11. 29 grams, enamel chips to the tips of the arms and the center of the cross, a delicate piece exhibiting wear consistent with